Reality TV’s first family is also music’s top muse. Check their pals and exes for proof.
Ray J
Konnection: Kim’s ex-man and sex tape co-star
Kardash-spiration: In 2013, the R&B crooner released single “I Hit It First,” alluding to Kim’s relationship with Kanye West.
Say what? After the song’s release, Kim tweeted, “We are not defined by our pasts.”
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Tyga
Konnection: Kylie Jenner’s alleged (ex-)boyfriend
Say what? After rumors started flying about the pair, Kylie tweeted, “I’m not trying to become a rapper, I’m not getting married, & I’m not pregnant.”
Keep it in the fam: Kim’s hubby, West, produced the ratchet rapper’s most recent single, “40 Mill.”
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Alex DeLeon of The Cab
Konnection: One of Kendall Jenner’s BFFs
Backstory: Pop-rocker DeLeon’s rumored lady, Victoria’s Secret model Hailey Baldwin, introduced the two.
Say what? DeLeon tweeted that Kendall is “one of the best people” he knows.
French Montana
Konnection: Khloe’s on-again, off-again beau
Kardash-spiration: “She’s definitely given her feedback,” said the rapper of his upcoming LP.
Say what? Montana told Billboard in August that he wants to “capitalize” on the attention he and Khloe are receiving.
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Anjali Ranadive
Konnection: Records with French Montana and Tyga
Baller: The R&B singer’s father is Vivek Ranadive, owner of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings.
Kardash-spiration: Khloe was in the studio during the making of Anjali and Montana’s new duet, “We Turn Up.”
Kanye West
Konnection: Have you been living under a rock?
Picture perfect: The power duo recently posed for a Balmain ad.
Kardash-spiration: Kim is the subject of Yeezy’s unreleased song “Perfect Bitch.” “I’m honored,”
she said.
This story first appeared in the Jan. 17 issue of Billboard.